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Revere, Lowe trades cap Blue Jays’ wild weekhttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/31/revere-lowe-trades-cap-blue-jays-wild-week.html
29f5d79e-1fc4-4aae-a5e3-ccdde85e6a24Fri, 31 Jul 2015 23:51:08 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/31/revere-lowe-trades-cap-blue-jays-wild-week/ben.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>The Jays sent minor-league left-handed pitchers Nick Wells, Jacob Brentz and Rob Rasmussen to Seattle in the deal for Lowe and minor-league right-handers Alberto Tirado and Jimmy Cordero to Philadelphia for Revere.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterBen Revere, who had 24 stolen bases with Philadelphia, will bring Toronto the speed it lost in dealing Jose Reyes.Chris CarlsonThe Associated PressBlue Jays happy to meet David Price’s popcorn demandshttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/31/blue-jays-happy-to-meet-david-prices-popcorn-demands.html
654104ed-ca87-4f07-9522-6009410f0425Fri, 31 Jul 2015 22:13:18 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/31/blue-jays-happy-to-meet-david-prices-popcorn-demands/price.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>David Price’s arrival in Toronto was delayed due to a blown tire, but the Blue Jays’ new ace still made it by game time.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterDavid Price was delayed by a flat tire Friday, but the Jays new ace was greeted by a warm ovation when he arrived in Toronto.Cole BurstonToronto StarHow Blue Jays’ trade deadline week went downhttp://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/2015/07/31/how-blue-jays-trade-deadline-week-went-down.html
7f8ce4b5-1323-4543-9cbc-0f873f0b2032Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:55:42 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/baseball/2015/07/31/how-blue-jays-trade-deadline-week-went-down/tulo.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>Troy Tulowitzki, David Price highlight stunning haul.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterThe Troy Tulowitzki deal that sent Jose Reyes to Colorado was just the beginning of trade week for the Jays and GM Alex Anthopoulos.Melissa RenwickToronto StarBlue Jays acquire outfielder Ben Revere, reliever Mark Lowe on MLB trade deadline dayhttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/31/blue-jays-acquire-reliever-mark-lowe-from-seattle-reports.html
fb993540-ccdc-44f1-983b-3f6185a9eb6dFri, 31 Jul 2015 13:50:51 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/31/blue-jays-acquire-reliever-mark-lowe-from-seattle-reports/mark-lowe.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>Blue Jays cap wild week with two more trades. Revere could play left field while the veteran Lowe adds bullpen depth.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterThe Blue Jays have acquired Philadelphia Phillies left-fielder Ben Revere at the trade deadline.Laurence KestersonAP FILE PHOTOThe Jays have traded for relief pitcher Mark Lowe of the Seattle Mariners.Rich LamGETTY IMAGES FILE PHOTOThe Jays have traded for Seattle Mariners reliever Mark Lowe.Duane BurlesonAP FILE PHOTOBlue Jays put Devon Travis on disabled listhttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/31/blue-jays-put-devon-travis-on-disabled-list.html
268cb077-b268-46d1-996d-41e9f1adc06cFri, 31 Jul 2015 12:39:53 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/31/blue-jays-put-devon-travis-on-disabled-list/devon-travis4.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>The 24-year-old reaggravated shoulder injury in Tuesday’s game while swinging through a pitch.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterThe Toronto Blue Jays placed second baseman Devon Travis on the disabled list for the second time this season.Cole BurstonToronto Star file photoWho left in the David Price deal?http://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/31/who-left-in-the-david-price-deal.html
aca40a1e-36e2-4724-86ee-a02f43dd4d75Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:36:50 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/31/who-left-in-the-david-price-deal/daniel-norris.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>Daniel Norris was the biggest catch for the Tigers among three Jays prospects bound for Detroit.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterThe Toronto Blue Jays traded their top prospect in Daniel Norris to Detroit to get ace David Price.Darren CalabreseTHE CANADIAN PRESS FILE PHOTOBlue Jays get David Price in trade with Tigershttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/30/blue-jays-get-david-price-in-trade-with-tigers-report.html
c9f6b108-6ecf-478b-b314-b5458ae06d29Thu, 30 Jul 2015 12:38:01 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/30/blue-jays-get-david-price-in-trade-with-tigers-report/david-price.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>Toronto sends blue-chip prospect Daniel Norris to Detroit to acquire Tigers ace, who is a free agent at season’s end.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterDetroit Tigers' David Price goes into his wind up against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in St. Petersburg, Fla.Chris O'MearaAP FILE PHOTODetroit Tigers starting pitcher David Price reacts after Tampa Bay Rays' Curt Casali hit a solo home run, his second of the game, during the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday.Chris O'MearaThe Associated PressSP-JAYS19JULY TORONTO ON - Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price takes to the mound during the first inning against Toronto Blue Jays in July, 2013.
David CooperToronto Star Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price watches the ball in flight after he pitched to Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista in July, 2013.
David CooperToronto StarJays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki wired to win, former teammates sayhttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/29/jays-shortstop-troy-tulowitzki-wired-to-win-former-teammates-say.html
b6410d25-781a-4709-8333-5adf9a9f3f0eWed, 29 Jul 2015 21:17:48 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/29/jays-shortstop-troy-tulowitzki-wired-to-win-former-teammates-say/tulo.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>Starting in the leadoff spot for the first time in his career, the newest Blue Jay wasted little time making an impact Wednesday.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterTroy Tulowitzki homered in his second at-bat as a Blue Jay,Melissa RenwickToronto StarTroy Tulowitzki excited to ‘win now’ with Blue Jayshttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/29/troy-tulowitzki-excited-to-win-now-with-blue-jays.html
c160cd2f-dea4-4352-b3f9-69f4f3f39097Wed, 29 Jul 2015 15:45:33 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/29/troy-tulowitzki-excited-to-win-now-with-blue-jays/tulowitzki.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>After five straight losing seasons in Colorado, new shortstop said he was looking forward to joining a contender in Toronto.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterToronto Blue Jays' newly-acquired shortstop Troy Tulowitzki speaks to reporters during a press conference in Toronto on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.Darren CalabreseTHE CANADIAN PRESSNew Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki met with Toronto media prior to Wednesday night's game.David ZalubowskiTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTOBlue Jays suffer painful loss to Phillieshttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/28/blue-jays-suffer-painful-loss-to-phillies.html
79262da3-6fc1-4374-acef-c37a7c87bb9aTue, 28 Jul 2015 21:50:51 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/28/blue-jays-suffer-painful-loss-to-phillies/jays.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>Second baseman Devon Travis exits in third inning after apparently re-injuring his left shoulder while Jose Bautista limps off in the eighth.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterPhillies' Darin Ruf is caught stealing at second by Jays shortstop Ryan Goins during second-inning play Tuesday night at the Rogers Centre.Melissa RenwickToronto StarBlue Jays say chance to get Tulowitzki simply too good to pass uphttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/28/blue-jays-say-chance-to-get-tulowitzki-simply-too-good-to-pass-up.html
d345e4b1-ac0a-4cd1-8fae-4d1e4ca8aab3Tue, 28 Jul 2015 18:26:46 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/28/blue-jays-say-chance-to-get-tulowitzki-simply-too-good-to-pass-up/tulo.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>Team still needs pitching but Anthopoulos said he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get the best shortstop in baseball.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterBlue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos said getting Troy Tulowitzki via trade with the Rockies was simply too good an opportunity to pass up.Harry HowGetty ImagesA look at the four other players in the Tulowitzki-Reyes dealhttp://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/2015/07/28/a-look-at-the-four-other-players-in-the-tulowitzki-reyes-deal.html
31ed21bf-eb15-4f18-8b61-2d53ac2ba791Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:39:37 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/baseball/2015/07/28/a-look-at-the-four-other-players-in-the-tulowitzki-reyes-deal/latroy-hawkins.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>In addition to Tulowitzki, the Jays also acquired veteran reliever LaTroy Hawkins, while they gave up a trio of pitching prospects, led by Jeff Hoffman.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterVeteran pitcher LaTroy Hawkins is coming to Toronto as part of the Troy Tulowitzki-Jose Reyes trade. Hawkins said he'd loving nothing more than to end his career with a World Series title with the Jays.Darron CummingsTHE ASSOCIATED PRESSBlue Jays trade Jose Reyes for Troy Tulowitzki and LaTroy Hawkins http://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/28/blue-jays-trade-jose-reyes-for-troy-tulowitzki-and-latroy-hawkins.html
9c8c37d1-79b7-4a83-b6e7-9138c87d2beeTue, 28 Jul 2015 06:40:18 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/28/blue-jays-trade-jose-reyes-for-troy-tulowitzki-and-latroy-hawkins/troy-tulowitzki.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>In the middle of the night, the Jays traded veteran shortstop Jose Reyes and a trio of prospects to Colorado for all-star Troy Tulowitzki and reliever LaTroy Hawkins.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporter30-year-old Troy Tulowitzki is a two-time Gold Glove winner.David ZalubowskiAPThis MLB trade deadline most important of Alex Anthopoulos’s careerhttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/27/this-mlb-trade-deadline-most-important-of-alex-anthopouloss-career.html
66e83ad8-196b-46cc-9e5b-853312100f41Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:18:19 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/27/this-mlb-trade-deadline-most-important-of-alex-anthopouloss-career/aa.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>As the non-waiver trade deadline looms, Blue Jays’ fans await their GM’s next move.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterThis year's trade deadline will be the most important of Alex Anthopoulos' career as Blue Jays GM. The team has a potent offence, but the pitching leaves much to be desired and the fans want to see some improvements.Nathan DenetteTHE CANADIAN PRESSTop five starting pitchers still on MLB trade markethttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/27/top-five-starting-pitchers-still-on-mlb-trade-market.html
5ce88f52-ecfa-44f7-8518-bc4c12bec303Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:57:04 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/27/top-five-starting-pitchers-still-on-mlb-trade-market/david-price.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>Kazmir, Cueto may be off the board, but there are still a handful of high-end starting pitchers rumoured to be available.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterLeft-handed starter David Price is arguably the best pitching talent available ahead of Friday's trade deadline. The Tigers are struggling and Price may be moved.Kirthmon F. DozierTNSFive biggest deadline deals in Blue Jays’ franchise historyhttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/27/five-biggest-deadline-deals-in-blue-jays-franchise-history.html
17116af5-357f-4d02-b3ea-502b9ebb1f75Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:43:19 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/27/five-biggest-deadline-deals-in-blue-jays-franchise-history/young.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>The Jays’ history of deadline deals includes both booms and busts, ranging from Rickey Henderson to Esteban Loaiza.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterOn July 31, 2009, the Jays acquired Edwin Encarnacion, front, in a deadline deal that would in the Jays' favour. Back in 2000, the Jays traded away Michael Young, rear, in a deal the franchise no doubt laments.
VINCE TALOTTATORONTO STARBlue Jays-Philadelphia Phillies: Series previewhttp://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/07/27/blue-jays-philadelphia-phillies-series-preview.html
081e65cc-cfa6-47fa-b4a0-9220762a70b5Mon, 27 Jul 2015 16:36:12 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/bluejays/2015/07/27/blue-jays-philadelphia-phillies-series-preview/phillies.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>Cole Hamels, Jonathan Papelbon and the rest of the Phillies visit Toronto this week for a two-game series against the Jays.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterPhillies closer Jonathan Papelbon is expected to be dealt by Friday's trade deadline. The Phils are in town for a two-game series against the Jays starting Tuesday.Hunter MartinToronto StarCanada takes silver in first-ever Pan Am women’s baseballhttp://www.thestar.com/news/gta/panamgames/2015/07/26/canada-takes-silver-in-first-ever-pan-am-womens-baseball.html
d6a56e95-d521-424e-be58-67203d482436Sun, 26 Jul 2015 15:17:55 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/news/gta/panamgames/2015/07/26/canada-takes-silver-in-first-ever-pan-am-womens-baseball/canada.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>The Americans jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning, eventually tacking on seven more runs to win 11-3 in front of a sold-out crowd at the Pan Am ballpark in Ajax.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterCanada acknowledges the crowd following their loss to the U.S. in the gold medal baseball game on Sunday in Ajax.Richard LautensToronto StarCanada's Nicole Luchanski can't quite haul in a drive from American Sarah Hudek in first-inning women's baseball play on Sunday.Richard LautensToronto StarIt’s no Pan Am picnic for parents watching their children competehttp://www.thestar.com/news/gta/panamgames/2015/07/25/its-no-pan-am-picnic-for-parents-watching-their-children-compete.html
dde04ff6-b25b-46a3-9ed6-af084b91707aSat, 25 Jul 2015 17:26:25 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/news/gta/panamgames/2015/07/25/its-no-pan-am-picnic-for-parents-watching-their-children-compete/thea-culley-1000pxjpg.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>“Sometimes it’s harder to watch from the sidelines, because you’re helpless,” said Lisa Henderson, mother of field hockey bronze medallist Thea Culley.
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterLisa Henderson, far right, was able to share a hug with daughter Thea Culley after Culley helped Canada to a bronze medal in women's field hockey.Brendan KennedyToronto StarCanada’s men’s volleyball team ‘chokes’ in semifinal loss to Argentinahttp://www.thestar.com/news/gta/panamgames/2015/07/24/canadas-mens-volleyball-team-chokes-in-semifinal-loss-to-argentina.html
39dd05ef-3c59-425a-9d30-6dd5e5af4760Fri, 24 Jul 2015 22:30:21 EDT<img src="http://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/news/gta/panamgames/2015/07/24/canadas-mens-volleyball-team-chokes-in-semifinal-loss-to-argentina/volleyball.jpg.size.xxlarge.original.jpg"><br/>“We’re a bunch of choke artists, that’s all it is. We’re better than that team and we were ahead every game and we just choked at the end.”
Brendan Kennedy - Sports reporterCanada's Rudy Verhoeff, left, and Dustin Schneider react at the end their loss to Argentina in semifinal Pan Am action on Friday night.Felipe DanaThe Associated Press